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European court makes ruling on DNA rights
In a landmark decision, Europe's top human rights court struck down a British law that allows the government to store DNA and fingerprints from people with no criminal record.
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Second-tier jobs will have clout in Obama era
We know who the new secretary of state will be in president-elect Barack Obama’s administration. But what about the second-tier appointees who could end up immensely powerful?
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Automakers pitch Congress anew on rescue
U.S. automakers drew fresh skepticism from lawmakers Thursday in a rocky confrontation over their pleas for an expanded $34 billion rescue package they say they need to survive.
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Pierce denies cover-up in Burress shooting
Giants LB says he wasn't the one who falsified teammate's name at hospital
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Oooo! An ‘Office’ mug! 10 gifts for TV junkies
Know a TV watcher who needs a gift? From "Office" mugs to the "Deadliest Catch" video game, here are 10 treats for under the tree.
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Brain-injured troops face long-term risks
Many of the thousands of troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries in Iraq and Afghanistan are at risk of long-term health problems including depression and Alzheimer's-like symptoms, researchers say.
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7 ways to turn the TV room into a home theater
Here are seven outstanding-for-the-price ways to make your home-movie-viewing experience a whole lot better, categorized by the price of the bundle.
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Canadian carriers cram to obey obesity ruling
High court forces airlines' hands; experts have varying ideas for compliance.
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Depression in elderly tied to heart disease
Stress hormone may cause fat linked to diabetes and cardiac ills, a disturbing new study finds. Full story
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Twix and pizza — are these really diet foods?
Don't judge a food by its glycemic index. A guide to good and bad carbs. Full story
